News
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TD breaking news – Emirates, Cathay Pacific confirm widespread route cutbacks
Sunday | Mar 22 2020Emirates suspends Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and New Zealand flights. Emirates has announced the suspension of flights…
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Massive industry job cuts
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE Australian travel and tourism sector has reacted swiftly to the government-imposed restrictions tackling the COVID-19 outbreak, with thousands of industry workers to be out of a job this week.
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Govt lends Air NZ $900m
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE New Zealand Government will provide Air New Zealand a standby loan facility of up to NZ$900m as it manages the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and govt border restrictions.
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Oberammergau off
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE organisers of Germany’s once-in-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play have confirmed the 2020 event will not take place amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Not all gloom!
Friday | Mar 20 2020IN these difficult times the TD team is hoping to bring some light relief, with good news stories scattered in today’s issue.
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SLK makes changes
Friday | Mar 20 2020SEALINK Travel Group has suspended its FY2020 earnings guidance as it cuts costs across its tourism-related businesses.
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SME loans deferred
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE Australian Banking Association has announced a relief package for small businesses, which includes the suspension of loan repayments for six months, providing up to $8 billion in relief for the segment.
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Air NZ thanks trade
Friday | Mar 20 2020AIR New Zealand is today thanking the trade for its ongoing support as it works through this challenging time – see page five.
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Pay what you can
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE Lambton Quay’s Park Hotel in Wellington is offering stranded guests the option of simply paying what they can afford during the current health crisis.
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ACCC issues advice
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE ACCC has issued advice for businesses and consumers on their rights and obligations due to cancellation of flights, travel services or events due to the coronavirus pandemic, or if people wish to cancel their travel plans.